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Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: That is right.

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: The Minister described the problems experienced by the Luas since last month as teething problems. That is an incredibly flippant remark from someone in charge of public transport because from the first day until today, there has been no sign of those teething problems abating. The new line has caused severe traffic congestion and lengthy delays in the College Green area of the city. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Data (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: 111. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for an appointment for free legal aid, by county. [8852/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Data (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: 112. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of free legal aid solicitors operating, by county. [8853/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: 113. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of court dates rescheduled in each of the years the years 2015 to 2017 due to not having representation from free legal aid. [8854/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the waiting times for driving tests, by centre and county. [8876/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: My first question is for Mr O'Rourke from TII. I see from the national development plan that there will be an increase in the reliance by the Government on PPPs for infrastructural projects in the future. As a manager of such contracts does he consider PPPs to be best practice going forward, given that most countries are moving away from them? There is sufficient evidence to show that they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: I was looking for Mr. O'Rourke's opinion as the manager of the contracts. I know use of PPP is decided by policy but given that most other countries have moved away from their use, what is Mr. O'Rourke's view?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: But there has been a tendency overall to move away from them. What is Mr. O'Rourke's opinion of the national planning framework having stated its intention to increase PPPs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: Were there many occasions where Mr. O'Rourke had to remove himself?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: My question regarding service stations related to changing room facilities for people with mobility problems who required carers. Mr. O'Rourke's response was not definitive on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: No, more from a disabilities perspective.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: I wonder if Mr. O'Rourke would revert to me on that.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: I seek an update on the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017. The Pensions Authority wrote to the Committee of Public Accounts this morning to say that in 2009, it told CIÉ that its workers' pension schemes were no longer in compliance with statutory instruments. Despite that, the Pensions Authority allowed CIÉ to ignore its statutory requirements and gave it...

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: No, Deputy Ó Laoghaire may go ahead.

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: The Government's national planning framework is big on presentation and was launched with great razzmatazz and gloss. However, it is short on detail and of information regarding the front-loading of investment. My home town of Drogheda is given third-tier recognition in the plan. Many people are of the opinion that this is just lip-service because it does not address what Drogheda needs....

Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)

Imelda Munster: I wish to speak about the programme for Government and the Government's commitment to tackling climate change. One of the effects of climate change is the increase in weather warnings which we have seen this week. Last month I introduced the Extreme Weather (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which provides for the safety of employees during severe weather conditions. Not only does it enhance...

Topical Issue Debate: Employment Rights (6 Mar 2018)

Imelda Munster: I want to speak about the areas in respect of which the Government has outsourced or privatised services, namely, health care provision and other social services and particularly about St. John of God in the north east. The other day, workers at St. John of God received a letter from their employer stating that those who were unable to attend work during the adverse weather event will not...

Topical Issue Debate: Employment Rights (6 Mar 2018)

Imelda Munster: I refer again to the St. John of God workers, who are dedicated health care professionals. They could not physically get to work during the recent adverse weather. Had they attempted to get to work, they would have been putting their own lives and limbs at risk. The St. John of God service is wholly funded by the State through the HSE. Why will the Government not afford the same...

Topical Issue Debate: Employment Rights (6 Mar 2018)

Imelda Munster: What about the workers at the State-funded St. John of God's?