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Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. Well done on that milestone. I thank all Members for their contributions as well as the regular interactions with all the farm organisations the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, and the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, have conducted. On behalf of the Government, I want to put their views on the record. As both the Minister and Minister of State...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cross-Border Co-operation (30 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Senator McGahon for raising the very important issue of the Carlingford Lough ferry. He has outlined the ferry's value and importance to the local community. I was delighted to be in Omeath, County Louth, with the Senator last year to mark the beginning of an €11 million investment by Irish Water to improve the water quality in Carlingford Lough. This huge investment is very...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cross-Border Co-operation (30 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I fully understand where Senator McGahon is coming from and the work that he puts into initiatives such as this. As I said, the Carlingford Lough ferry is of huge value and importance to the region and, indeed, as a key North-South interconnector for tourism. The shared island unit now has over €500 million to enhance existing projects and for new projects on the Border. That may be...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Waiting Lists (30 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Senators Gallagher and Conway for bringing this important issue to the table and for this Commencement debate this morning, and acknowledge Senator Conway's advocacy from lived experience, which is an important value to bring to the table in a debate like this. The Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, is unable to attend this morning. He appreciates the considerable contributions of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Waiting Lists (30 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Senators Gallagher and Conway again for raising this important issue. I will, indeed, follow-up with the Minister to liaise with them on the progress on both of the initiatives that have been referenced in my opening statement. I absolutely understand the importance of sight. It is how you live your everyday life. It is critical in terms of your environment, your surroundings and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (29 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a full-time home-school and community liaison post could be provided to a DEIS school (details supplied) considering the expansion and diversity of the school enrolment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15552/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 160. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what mechanism is in place in the Personal Injuries Assessment Board to inform applicants of progress on their case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15368/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Schooling (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 395. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for a replacement tutor for a case (details supplied) will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14898/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 396. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for school transport for a case (details supplied) will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14899/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 733. To ask the Minister for Health when the BreastCheck programme for 52- and 53- year-olds who were never called for their initial BreastCheck appointments, due to Covid restrictions at the time, will be rescheduled; the processes that are in place to address this backlog; the information that has been communicated to this cohort to update them; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 734. To ask the Minister for Health when the necessary staffing levels will be approved to allow for the MRI scanner at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar to become fully operational; the timelines for the commencement of this service; the budget that has been approved for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15342/23]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kind words. I look forward to working with the committee. This legislation has been in a state of genesis for a significant period. There is no standalone Act for Civil Defence and this will be modernising, cornerstone legislation to underpin and define it. Civil Defence has been operating under an Act of 1939, to which there have been a number of...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for his detailed analysis in respect of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council and the new guidelines on foot of same. This relates to Department of Health legislation. I understand from my officials that it is an operational matter that has been under discussion with the local authorities and the unions in respect of civil defence for the past year. We have not yet...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: Absolutely, and I will speak to the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence about it as well. I had not been aware the issue was ongoing.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I will revert to the Deputy.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I move amendment No. 2: In page 5, line 25, to delete “Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform” and substitute “Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform”. These amendments are technical in nature and reflect the changed name of the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I move amendment No. 3: In page 5, line 32, to delete “Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform” and substitute “Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform”.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I move amendment No. 4: In page 10, line 35, to delete “Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform” and substitute “Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform”.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputies for their statements. I will focus my remarks on energy and migration issues. Before doing so, I will briefly acknowledge the significant anniversary this year as Ireland marks 50 years of its membership of the European Union. Over the last 50 years, close co-operation with our European partners has been transformative and has accelerated Ireland's emergence as a modern,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2023)

Peter Burke: 198. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if outstanding payments owed to a premises (details supplied) can be made urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14322/23]