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Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: On the previous occasion, I was speaking about Asia and concentrating on the Asian market in light of the fact that there are 4.5 billion people living there. Sixty percent of the world's population live in the region. There is a rising middle class with rising incomes and, therefore, a rising market. We must bear in mind that the United Kingdom is targeting Asia also, using a Singaporean...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority: Chairperson-Designate (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: I thank Mr. Coughlan for attending. I congratulate him and wish him well in his post. In County Limerick, which neighbours the county for which Mr. Coughlan was county manager, agricultural safety is a major issue. Construction safety is also an issue according to his presentation. That industry is beginning to expand again. From my own campaigning, though, I have picked up on issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: I want to apologise for not being here. I have been in and out of committees-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: The timing did not work. I apologise for that. It is not as if I was not interested in what the witnesses were saying. I will be watching this session back later on this evening. I was a casual employee for years in the bar trade. I have worked in bars, supermarkets, etc. Oftentimes, I worked two or three jobs. I could get ten hours in one place and 12 hours somewhere else. It may...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: That is one multinational, but in general, can the witness see any obstacle for somebody who may be guaranteed ten hours a week in one specific organisation and wants to work five or six hours somewhere else? Can the witness see any obstacle to the flexibility of that in this legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: I understand that. I understand where the witness is coming from on that. That was my question-----

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new secondary school in Croom, County Limerick will go to tender. [17740/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: 356. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for supplementary welfare allowance and one-parent family allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17661/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Partnerships (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: 377. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for a retrospective farm partnership will be approved for persons (details supplied). [18031/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: 392. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18308/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: 626. To ask the Minister for Health if approval has been given to counselling or psychological services (details supplied) at primary care level for 2017; if so, the number that have been signed off; if approval has been given by all relevant Departments, including the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; if so, the recruitment challenges there have been; and the number that have been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (11 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: 668. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if 70% of the land needs to be retained for entitlements when using solar panels; if solar farming will be taxed or if it will come under renewal such as in circumstances which apply with regard to forestry; the amount of land a person has to retain to keep the single farm payment if using some land for solar panels; and if the...

Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: Absolutely. It is the backbone of the county. I welcome the Government's document on its priorities with regard to Brexit and the work that has been done in this context in recent months. I am a member of the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, which has been working very closely with the Minister, Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor. All stakeholders came before the committee....

Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: On page 65 of the programme for Government, under further access to mental health services, it is stated that GPs are the first and in many cases the only health professionals to be involved in the management of a wide range of mental health problems. It also states that common supports sought from GPs in this regard includes access to counsellors and psychologists. The strategy recommends...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: General Scheme of Childcare (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: Ms Ghent mentioned what judges deem to be severe chastisement. I tried to write down her comments and listen at the same time. Can she provide a quick synopsis in respect of the matter? I agree with Deputy Lisa Chambers that a court is an intimidating place for a child in terms of the air of ceremony that obtains and so on. Sick children are afraid of hospitals and people use play...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Bereavement Grant (4 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: 351. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16232/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (4 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: 432. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the grants available for a church in County Limerick to put in an alarm system in view of the fact the church was broken into recently. [16269/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (4 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: 436. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the grants available for a church in County Limerick that requires funding to repair the church roof. [16537/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 Apr 2017)

Tom Neville: 539. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a cataract operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16536/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Mar 2017)

Tom Neville: The programme for Government refers to funding for areas of natural constraint being increased by €25 million in 2018. Will the Government commit to providing that funding in 2018? Will it also explore an increase in that funding and restoring it to pre-2008 levels in light of the backdrop of Brexit and the current review of the areas of natural constraint scheme?