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Insurance Costs: Statements (20 Apr 2016)

James Browne: As this is my maiden speech, I ask for a little indulgence for the first 60 seconds. I thank the people of Wexford for the honour of electing me to represent them in this Chamber. It is humbling to have such faith shown in me. I hope that I can meet their expectations; I will give them my best. Today, throughout our society, there is a timbre of fear. People cannot anticipate their...

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

James Browne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. The unprecedented level of migrants and refugees fleeing war-torn parts of the Middle East and north Africa represents a huge crisis for Europe, which faces a great test of its practicality, morality and humanity. A huge number of people are continue to die as they flee these war-torn areas on boats in full knowledge of the risks....

Agriculture: Statements (4 May 2016)

James Browne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the issue. I have listened carefully to the debate. As we all know, the agrifood sector is the largest indigenous industry and makes a critical contribution to our survival during times of austerity. I wish to address two specific aspects: dairy farming and mental health in the farming community. In recent years, those in the dairy sector were...

Other Questions: Garda Data (17 May 2016)

James Browne: 6. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each station in County Wexford on 31 March 2011 and 31 March 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9978/16]

Other Questions: Garda Data (17 May 2016)

James Browne: As the Minister will be aware, there was a 10% drop in garda numbers in County Wexford between 2010 and 2015. In the past five years there has been a serious depletion of Garda resources in County Wexford and across the country which has led to an increase in fear in many rural communities. Older people and people living in rural areas, in particular, have been affected. It is now not...

Other Questions: Garda Data (17 May 2016)

James Browne: I agree it is important that the resources are allocated in the areas of most needs. North Wexford, in particular the Gorey area, has one of the highest rates of population growth. Only three Garda divisions outside of Dublin have the same rate of burglaries as Wexford. There was a 50% spike towards the end of last year - no doubt coinciding with the opening of the bypass which facilitates...

Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 May 2016)

James Browne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Fianna Fáil Party Bill which aims to reduce standard variable rates on mortgages. The Bill provides an opportunity to give protection to consumer interests, something which has been very much lacking. I commend Deputy Michael McGrath on introducing this intelligent, thought-out and people-centred Bill and, in particular, his tenacity in driving...

Mental Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (24 May 2016)

James Browne: On average, two people per day are taking their own lives at present. This means two families and two groups of friends are devastated on a daily basis, and these are merely the deaths one can be certain are suicides. The issue of mental health and mental well-being affects everybody, including children, young people and the elderly, and it affects people in towns, rural areas and cities....

Order of Business (1 Jun 2016)

James Browne: I wish to refer to the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill and, in particular, the supply and pricing of medical goods under it. Last week, the HSE indicated to pharmacists that it would no longer fund a drug called Camcolit. This drug prevents manic episodes and it is a mood stabiliser for people suffering from bipolar disorder. It arrests aggressive and self-harming incidents. The...

Order of Business (1 Jun 2016)

James Browne: The question is on the stoppage of supply of the drug. There is urgency and an obligation regarding the drug as this matter is affecting people. Does the Taoiseach agree that supply of the drug should continue until such time as the matter is reviewed?

Health Care Committee Establishment: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2016)

James Browne: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. I welcome the proposal to establish an all-party committee to devise a cross-party agreement on a long-term vision for health care and health policy. Fianna Fáil will support the motion which seeks to build a cross-party consensus on health. We believe in a publicly funded and delivered health care service that emphasises patient care...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services Funding (2 Jun 2016)

James Browne: 3. To ask the Minister for Health his priorities for mental health services under the new programme for Government; why there is no funding commitment on mental health services as there was in the programme for Government for the period 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14119/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services Funding (2 Jun 2016)

James Browne: I acknowledge that the Minister of State might not have been involved in the writing of the programme for Government, but many interested parties, including mental health groups, were struck by the fact that there was no specific funding committed in the programme, as there was in the programme for 2011 to 2016. Perhaps that commitment was not always honoured but at least it could be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services Funding (2 Jun 2016)

James Browne: The programme for Government outlines that the new Government is committed to meeting the recommendations of A Vision for Change. The confidence and supply agreement between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael also pledges to implement fully the recommendations of A Vision for Change. That requires funding. The Fine Gael manifesto pledges €35 million annually so it seems strange that...

Adjournment Debate: Mental Health Commission Reports (2 Jun 2016)

James Browne: I raise the issue of the Mental Health Commission approved centre inspection reports that were published on 26 May 2016, in which 11 units across the country were assessed. As the Minister of State will know, every approved centre registered by the Mental Health Commission must, under law, be inspected at least once a year and during each inspection, the approved centre is assessed against...

Other Questions: Zero-hour Contracts (15 Jun 2016)

James Browne: 46. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans and timeframe for bringing forward legislation to address the issue of zero hour contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15869/16]

Other Questions: Zero-hour Contracts (15 Jun 2016)

James Browne: I ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans and timeframe for bringing forward legislation to address the issue of zero-hour contracts and if she would make a statement on the matter.

Other Questions: Zero-hour Contracts (15 Jun 2016)

James Browne: While I accept zero-hour contracts and similar if-and-when contracts are not very prominent in our society, they do affect primarily people in the most vulnerable positions. Job insecurity and the casualisation of the workforce is something we are seeing growing, and that is why this matter has come to a head in the last few years. Bringing clarity to work hours is essential to creating...

Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (15 Jun 2016)

James Browne: 53. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures she plans to take to provide and support sustainable jobs in the south east given the high rate of unemployment there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15868/16]

Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (15 Jun 2016)

James Browne: I would like to ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures she plans to take to provide and support sustainable jobs in the south east, given the high rate of unemployment there, and if she will make a statement on the matter.