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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Analysis of Economic Forecasts: Central Bank of Ireland (6 Sep 2016)

Colm Brophy: There has been much talk on Brexit and the risks associated with it. A specific issue with regard to the next 12 months is the currency movement which has come about as a result of the Brexit vote, and the impact on the economy of near parity between sterling and the euro. It is possible there are opportunities. I am interested to hear the thoughts of the witnesses on the risks in this...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Analysis of Economic Forecasts: Central Bank of Ireland (6 Sep 2016)

Colm Brophy: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (14 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: 148. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a decision has been made on the status of lands (details supplied) and the requested transfer of these lands to South Dublin County Council; and the timeframe for the completion of this transfer. [21745/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Job Initiatives (13 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: 113. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will extend the lunch and travel allowance scheme to persons (details supplied) in order that they receive the same expenses as those students who attend training centre courses in the same location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21458/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Development Contributions (13 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: 127. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the policy on legacy development contributions, in particular contributions owed by persons on their principal primary residence whose contributions are in arrears for a period of seven years plus; if local authorities should enforce the conditions of planning relating to development contributions once they run over...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: 25. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of needs assessments by needs assessment officers in areas (details supplied); the number of officers in place; the reason for the delay in provision; when he will clear the backlog of applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20454/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (12 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: 596. To ask the Minister for Health the State budget and strategy in 2016 and in the coming years for HIV prevention among gay and bisexual men; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21198/16]

Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (7 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: I am delighted to be able to contribute to the debate. I realise time is short but, as a constituency TD, I want to make a simple statement. At 17 years of age we all believe we are adults and that we are strong, but we are still young people at the start of our lives. Something as horrendous as having one's liberty taken at 17 years of age and being kept in prison with no indication of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (7 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: 18. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when Richmond Barracks in Dublin 8 will open for tours to the public; her views on the potential tourism benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19874/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (7 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: 53. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to improve supports to the Irish film sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19875/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Commemorative Events (5 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this issue. What I am specifically looking for is a fixed date in the calendar as a national commemoration date for the Famine. The Famine was the greatest tragedy that befell our country. It was far and away the greatest loss of Irish life not only in the history of our own State but in the island of Ireland's existence, and yet...

Topical Issue Debate: Commemorative Events (5 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: I appreciate the Minister of State's reply and the points made by her and the points communicated to me by the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, in her written reply to me. However, I do not accept them and I will go back to the core point I made. It is a matter of how one prioritises this. The date should be fixed in the diary in the same way that 1916 is and in the same way as our other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: 488. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have their needs assessed by a needs assessment officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19282/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: 489. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of needs assessments by needs assessment officers in areas (details supplied) in County Dublin; the number of officers in place; the reason for the delay in provision; when the backlog of applicants will be cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19283/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Jul 2016)

Colm Brophy: 565. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment at the Dublin Dental Hospital to start a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19634/16]

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)

Colm Brophy: This is the second time I have spoken about Brexit in the House. In my maiden speech I spoke on the concerns and fears I had, how Brexit would affect our country and, critically, how Brexit would affect the United Kingdom. Some of the things I alluded to in that speech are the things we have been listening to in recent days, including the potential for untold damage to the United Kingdom as...

Report of Standing Order 112 Select Committee on the Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2013/34/EU: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Colm Brophy: I move:That Dáil Éireann: (1) notes the agreed Report of the Standing Order 112 Select Committee under Standing Order 114 on the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2013/34/EU as regards disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches, COM(2016)198, which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 9th...

Select Committee on Standing Order 112: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (9 Jun 2016)

Colm Brophy: We have a quorum and are in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputy Dooley. I draw members' attention to the need to switch mobile phones off completely or put them in airplane mode. This morning we are considering the draft report for a reasoned opinion and motion on COM (2016) 198, proposal regarding a directive on the disclosure of income tax. At our meeting yesterday,...

Select Committee on Standing Order 112: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (9 Jun 2016)

Colm Brophy: We resume in public session on the report for a reasoned opinion and motion on COM (2016) 198, directive on the disclosure of income tax and certain undertakings. The committee has agreed a report for a reasoned opinion and a motion, proposal for a directive of the European Parliament to the Council amending directive 2013/34 regarding disclosure of income tax information by certain...

Select Committee on Standing Order 112: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (9 Jun 2016)

Colm Brophy: Thank you Deputy. It is agreed to forward the motion. That concludes our business.