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Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I am not going there at all.

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I am just making reference to what Deputy Fitzpatrick said in respect of the Louth-Meath senior championship final. All of that said, to suggest that a very small number of councillors from Drogheda - probably no more than four - along with a similar number from County Meath would decide the local area plan for Drogheda without reference to other members elected to represent Drogheda is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (18 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: Winston Churchill once said that to fail to plan was to plan to fail. It is in this context that Deputy Brendan Smith and I have raised this Topical Issue matter on the immediate need for a Border corridor strategic development approach. The Ireland-Northern Ireland Border corridor will be the most impacted, irrespective of what type of Brexit we end up with. The impact will be on an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (18 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Minister of State and acknowledge her great work in this area. The point I am trying to make is that while INTERREG and PEACE funding has been tremendous for the Border region, more is required, namely, a bottom-up approach led by local authorities and communities along the Border. I am departing from my script to reinforce that point. Brexit creates a whole new scenario with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (18 Dec 2018)

Declan Breathnach: I do not want to break protocol but I acknowledge the work of the Minister in visiting the area and the work of Deputy O'Dowd. I am here to support him, as both of us are elected Members for the constituency of Louth. We work hand in glove to try to deliver on these matters, so I support the Deputy's Topical Issue matter. I support the Minister's comments. Wherever resources are required...

Rural Crime: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I compliment the Independent Alliance on moving the motion and commend the support groups, including Community Alert, Muintir na Tíre, and farm and community groups that are making, with An Garda Síochána, the best efforts on behalf of communities. However, the problem remains urban and rural isolation. People are living in terror and fear, including fear of gangs and often...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (15 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 760. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the ophthalmology waiting list data is compiled; the components considered when producing the waiting list numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1442/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (15 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 765. To ask the Minister for Health if the ophthalmology waiting list information which is publicly released takes into consideration the wait time for persons to receive and access treatment for eye conditions such as Age-related Macular Degeneration, AMD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1462/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (15 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 766. To ask the Minister for Health the measures in place within the ophthalmology healthcare system to avoid lengthy delays in persons accessing treatment for conditions such as AMD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1463/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Public Health (Alcohol) Act was passed by the House last year and most of us welcome its implementation. Minimum unit pricing was raised during the passage of the Bill and I understand the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, is intent on bringing the legislation in that regard into force. I refer to the absence of an assembly in the North of Ireland. It was stated during last year's...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: It has been known for years.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (16 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: Would other Members like to come in? I invite Deputy Kelleher.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (16 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: The Deputy’s time is up.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (16 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a shortage of places at second level in a school (details supplied); if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that many children are on a waiting list for this school who meet the criteria for admission under category 2, that is, living and attending primary school in catchment area; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rural Social Scheme Eligibility (16 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 247. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the rural social scheme is not available to those in receipt of a blind pension in view of the fact that it is available to those in receipt of disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1917/19]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (16 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank the Minister for his attendance. I wish to first focus on the issue of oversight and improving budget scrutiny, which is part of the remit of the committee. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, IFAC, criticised the Government's budget 2019 plans as not being credible. According to its chair, Mr. Seamus Coffey, previous budgets stuck to plans but in the most recent budget the...

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: For men and women of my generation who grew up in communities along the 300 mile stretch of border between North and South, a hard border was a hard reality. In my younger years living along that border it was customs checkpoints dotted along country roads to tackle simple items such as butter, eggs or sugar smuggling. Those were the days of false bottoms on prams, cattle often swimming...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (22 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the dangers posed to mechanics in the servicing and repairing of electric cars; his plans to draft new regulations to ensure that all mechanics required to work on electric cars are properly trained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2538/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (22 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: 73. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to launch a public awareness campaign in respect of the specialist training needed by mechanics that are required to work on electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2539/19]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Scrutiny of Tax Expenditures: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Declan Breathnach: I thank Mr. Cullen for his presentation. My question is general. The purpose of this meeting is scrutiny of tax expenditures. I am interested in having a layman's outline of the process. For example, if we take the help-to-buy incentive scheme, which is clearly a tax expenditure, what is the process from when the plan is hatched through to the development and germination of the idea and...